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FLOODLIGHT Page 1
September 2017
Written by
Christopher Durang
Produced by
Genie Baskir
and Elissa Hudson
Directed by
Howard Vincent Kurtz
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FEATURED PRODUCTION Director Howard Vincent Kurtz and producers Genie Baskir and Elissa
Hudson are pleased to present the winner of the 2013 Tony Award for best
play. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is a comedy with elements
referenced from the plays of Anton Chekhov. The story explores the
relationships between three middle-aged and unmarried siblings. Vanya and
Sonia live together in their childhood family home in Bucks County,
Pennsylvania. The action takes place during a visit by the third sibling,
Masha, an international stage and movie star who is responsible for the care
and feeding of Vanya and Sonia, who have not left the house since before
their parents died.
Masha, married five times, brings home Spike, her much younger lover, for a
weekend party. Nina, young and lovely and visiting next door, resembles the
character of the same name in Chekhov’s The Seagull, while Cassandra, the
maid and part time soothsayer, has much in common with the tragic heroine
from Greek mythology but, unlike her namesake, can rescue this family from
itself. Playwright Durang employs his best satiric material as he takes this
family apart and puts the principals back together.
A talented cast and crew are led by stage manager Lynn Lacey. Set designer
Howard Vincent Kurtz created the family home, assisted by Alex Wade,
and John Fernandez will construct it. Russ Wyland and Marian Holmes
will dress the set. Margaret Snow, as our wardrobe mistress, will keep the
audience delighted with the myriad of costumes, created by Howard
Vincent Kurtz and assisted by Amanda Jarvis. The aforementioned duo
will also handle hair and makeup design. Our technical crew is expertly
handled by lighting designer Jeffrey Auerbach and Kimberly Crago and
sound designer Alan Wray. Sandy Kozel is our head set painter, assisted by
Jill Crispano, and Russ Wyland will handle the rigging. Keith Waters will
photograph the production, while Howard Jaffe, our dramaturg, provides
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The Little Theatre of Alexandria
Russell Wyland, President
Maria Ciarrocchi, Governor for
Membership
Kirstin Apker, Floodlight
Coordinator
Linda Wells, Floodlight Editor
Next Floodlight October 30th
Inside This Issue
President’s Column Page 2
New Members Page 2
Upcoming Auditions Page 3, 5
Thank You Page 4
Governors at Work Page 6
Awards Nominees Page 7
Governor’s Message Page 8
Council Corner Page 9
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President’s
Column
Russell
Wyland
The Dynamic Duo: Real LTA Superheroes
With a hectic summer almost behind us and an even busier fall ahead, I am particularly grateful for those
superheroes who make LTA business possible. Although I’ve never seen them wear masks or capes, Business
Manager Tina McCrea and Box Office Manager Crissy Wilke are nothing short of amazing. Longtime members
will recall when LTA business was so minimal that we ran our entire operation with only one employee. Really
longtime members will recall when LTA employed nobody at all. We are now almost a $1 million per year business
and are competing with hundreds of theaters in Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland for a finite audience. The
business manager and box office manager ensure that LTA operates professionally and provides the best possible
customer service.
Of course both Tina and Crissy are relatively new to their jobs. Tina served as the box office manager for many
years before taking over for Virginia Lacey as business manager. Even in her first few months on the job, Tina is
finding ways to streamline her position, standardize and document vital business practices, and train Crissy! Oh, and
did I mention that she has done it all while retaining the customer service and charm that we’ve become accustomed
to? I cannot overstate the importance of Tina to our operation.
And then there is our newest employee, Crissy Wilke. She is a very quick study, learning everything Tina has to
teach her and finding new ways to reach out to volunteers, solve problems, and serve members, subscribers, and
public customers alike. Her social media skills are truly an asset to LTA at a time when our customers want new
ways of communication and new ways of doing business with us. We are very fortunate to have found her.
Our office staff does much for LTA, and I encourage you to thank them for their hard work every chance you
get. The board has recently approved a renovation of Tina’s and Crissy’s work spaces, which will begin in early
October, just after the closing of Driving Miss Daisy. Tina and Crissy are busy planning for this two-week
renovation, and LTA’s business office and box office will be open and functioning during this time of great
disruption. Investment in our business hub is overdue, and it will give our own superheroes – Tina and Crissy – a
super space in which to do their work.
Russell Wyland, President
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insights into the historical and cultural contexts of the play.
Elissa Hudson and Genie Baskir will host the double tech
dinner, and David McCallum will prepare the opening night
party.
The cast is led by Mario Font (Vanya), Sarah Holt (Sonia), and
Carole Preston (Masha), with John Paul Odle (Spike),
Hannah-Lee Grothaus (Nina), and Marilyn Pifer (Cassandra).
New Members Kyle Bahl Mackenzi Edmonson
Lucy Bahl Becca Hesiner
Robert Baillargeon Bruce Teris
Kathleen Barth Joe Vasquez
Charlotte Corneliusen Kelly Ward
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Produced by
Maria Ciarrocchi
and Jean Coyle
Directed by
Eleanore Tapscott
Musical Direction by
Linda Wells
Choreographed by
Victoria Bloom
Audition Dates
Saturday, September 30, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (children)
3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (adults)
Sunday, October 1, 2017
7:00 p.m.. to 8:30 p.m. (children)
8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (adults)
Callbacks
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Upcoming Auditions This quick-paced, highly theatrical re-telling of the Dickens' classic tale will delight the entire family. In 19th century England, the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future show the extremely wealthy Ebenezer Scrooge the poverty of his soul and the blessings that come with generosity. Can the old miser be redeemed before it is too late? This heartwarming story of compassion and transformation brings to life the beloved characters of Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and over a dozen other intriguing characters.
A Christmas Carol is a play with music and dance movement and traditional Christmas carols will be sung. This production uses an ensemble which fills many roles. With the exception of Scrooge, who is in every scene, most cast members will play multiple roles. Actors must be able to create varying characters. This play will be performed with British accents (a dialect coach will be available during rehearsals). All ethnicities are welcome.
For the Audition
Auditions will consist of readings from the script, singing a prepared Christmas carol, and learning and performing a brief dance movement sequence. Sides will be available at the audition table (not in advance).
Please prepare 16 bars of a Christmas song or traditional carol. If possible, please bring accompanying sheet music.
Please wear clothes and shoes suitable for dance/movement. Auditionees with modern, ballet, or jazz training should indicate their training/experience on the audition form.
Please be ready to provide an accurate list of all tentative and known conflicts between October 4th and December 16th. It is extremely important that you be absolutely honest about your conflicts (tentative and known), as it is very difficult to schedule rehearsals for a large cast unless all conflicts are known in advance. A conflict will not necessarily preclude you from being cast, as the director will work around actors' conflicts to the best of her ability. However, conflicts during the last two weeks of rehearsal or during performances may affect casting decisions.
We prefer that you sign up for an audition slot on the LTA website, but walk-ins may be taken based on availability. Please print out the audition form on the LTA website, complete it, and bring it with you. If you have a headshot and acting résumé, please bring them with you. All who audition will be asked to have their picture taken by the LTA photographer.
Character Descriptions
Ebenezer Scrooge: (M, 50s+) a bitter old miser Gentleman 1: (M, 30s+) distinguished businessman Gentleman 2: (M, 30s+) another distinguished businessman Bob Cratchit: (M, 30s - 40s) Scrooge's clerk, a hardworking family man and caring father Fred: (M, 20s - 30s) Scrooge's nephew, kind and fun-loving Marley: (M, 30s+) a ghostly apparition and Scrooge's old partner Mr. Fezziwig: (M, 40s+) wise, jovial businessman and Scrooge's old boss Topper: (M, 20s - 30s) Fred's friend, in love with the female population Dick Wilkins: (M, 20s - 30s) sincere, hardworking man and former boyhood friend of Scrooge's (continued on page 4)
For additional information or to
volunteer for this production, please
contact Maria Ciarrocchi at
[email protected] or Jean
Coyle at [email protected].
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Thank You from Legally Blonde
The last diplomas have been distributed, our new Harvard lawyers have transitioned
to their next assignments, Brooke Wyndham is back recording her fitness videos,
Professor Callahan has moved on, Paulette and Kyle are spending time chasing Irish
rainbows, and Elle and Emmett are in practice together! We want to thank
everyone associated with our production of Legally Blonde this summer, with very
special thanks to our awesome set painters, ASMs, and wardrobe crew! It takes a
huge number of people to put a show together, from cast, stage managers and
ASMs, orchestra, set designer and construction staff, set painters, costume designers
and wardrobe staff, to lighting designers and crew, props/set decoration and crew,
sound designer and crew, and rigging. We thank each of you for every contribution
you made and we thank those of your families who supported you and us.
Many thanks also to LTA Business Manager Tina McCrae and Box Office
Manager Crissy Wilke for everything you do to support our shows. And thanks to
the box office volunteers, house managers, and ushers who helped each night. We appreciate everything each of you
did to help make our production of Legally Blonde the success that it was.
Snaps everyone!!!
Mary Beth Smith-Toomey and Rae Edmonson, Producers
Hans Bachmann, Director
Christopher A. Tomasino, Music Director
Stefan Sittig, Choreographer
Planning Your Gift
Have you considered including The
Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA)
as a beneficiary of your estate? LTA
can suggest tools that will assist you
in making plans that will support
the artistic and education programs
of the theatre in the future, as well
as provide your estate with tax
benefits. Supporters of LTA who
make planned gifts are invited to be
members of The LTA Legacy Society.
The LTA Legacy Society recognizes
those who have demonstrated their
concern for the long-term well-being
of LTA by notifying us of their
bequest or other planned gift. For
additional information, please call
Tina McCrea at 703-683-5778 ext. 2
or email [email protected].
(continued from page 3) Old Joe: (M, 40s) buyer of stolen goods Young Scrooge: (M, 20s) handsome but sometimes sullen Young Marley: (M, 20s) smart and calculating Ghost of Christmas Past: (30s+, M or F) magical and whimsical Ghost of Christmas Present: (30s+, M or F) gregarious and knowledgeable Ghost of Christmas Future: (20s+, M or F) silent, shadowy, and scary Spirit Ensemble: (any age, M or F) silent spectral beings (dance movement) Mrs. Fezziwig: (F, 30s - 40s) warm, caring wife and mother, a great hostess Mrs. Cratchit: (F, 30s - 40s) a strong woman who speaks her mind Martha Cratchit: (F, late teens) young lady who loves her family Belle: (F, 20s): thoughtful and caring, Scrooge's fiancée Mrs. Dilber: (F, 30s - 40s) calculating and shrewd charwoman who cleans Scrooge's house Fred's Wife: (F, 20s - 30s) charming, vivacious young woman deeply in love with her husband Catherine: (F, 20s - 30s) determined young wife and mother Lillian: (F, 20s - 30s) full of life and enjoys a party Peter Cratchit: (M, 9 - 14) responsible and well meaning Tiny Tim: (M, 7 - 8) small for his age, handicapped and sweet natured –singing ability a plus Boy Cratchit: (M, 7 - 9) happy and energetic Boy Scrooge: (M, 7 - 10) sad, lonely young boy Turkey Boy: (M, 9 - 14) charming and has a great personality Fan: (F, 7 - 10) loving and kind, Scrooge's sister Belinda Cratchit: (F, 8 - 12) dutiful daughter Girl Cratchit: (F, 7 - 8) wants to be grown up
Other supporting roles not displayed will be played by ensemble members.
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Adapted from the novel by
Lucy Maud Montgomery
Book by
Don Harron
Music by
Norman Campbell
Lyrics by
Don Harron, Norman Campbell,
Elaine Campbell, Mayor Moore
Produced by
Robert Kraus and Alan Wray
Directed by
Michael J. Baker, Jr.
Auditions for Teen/Youth Roles
Friday, October 13, 2017
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 14, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Auditions for Adult Roles
Saturday, October 21, 2017
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 22, 2017
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Callbacks for All Roles
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Auditions Anne of Green Gables: The Musical has been performed continuously ever since 1965, making it Canada’s longest-running musical. The show captures the spirit and spunk of feisty red-haired heroine, orphan Anne Shirley, who arrives in Avonlea by mistake but ultimately charms the entire town into falling in love with her precocious and imaginative mind, her passion, and her heart. The musical features over 20 memorable characters who help frame Anne’s life in Avonlea. This production is filled with non-stop music and dance, and there will be ample opportunities for versatile actors to play more than one part.
For the Audition
Bring at least 16 bars of a “legit” song from a traditional Broadway show. Please try to stay away from the more contemporary belt sound as this show features the more classical “legit” sound. You will also be asked to read a monologue from the script and possibly improvise it. You may also be asked to dance, so bring the proper footwear if you have it.
All those who are auditioning for one of the teen adult characters (14 - 24) – e.g. Anne, Diana, Josie, Gilbert, et cetera – and young actors’ roles (7 - 13) will be asked to come the first weekend of auditions, though you may come the following weekend if you are not available October 13th or 14th. A signup time and date is listed on the LTA website.
Please download the audition form on the LTA website and bring a headshot if you have one. If not, a photograph of you will be taken. You will be asked to list any conflicts you may have in the months before the production, so be sure to bring them with you.
Characters (approximate ages)
Anne Shirley: female, lead role, soprano (14 - 24)
Marilla Cuthbert: female, lead role, mezzo-soprano (45 - 75)
Matthew Cuthbert: male, lead role, baritone (45 - 75)
Gilbert Blythe: male, lead role, tenor (14 - 24)
Diana Barry: female, supporting role, mezzo-soprano (14 - 24)
Miss Stacy: female, supporting role, mezzo-soprano (25 - 40)
Mrs. Rachel Lynde: female, supporting role, mezzo-soprano (45 - 75)
Josie Pye: female, supporting role, mezzo-soprano (14 - 24)
Mr. Phillips: male, featured, baritone (25 - 40)
Mrs. Spencer: female, featured, spoken (30 - 60)
Lucilla Harris: female, featured, soprano (20 - 45)
Mrs. Blewett: female, featured, spoken (35 - 60)
Prissy Andrews: female, featured, mezzo-soprano (16 - 24)
Ruby Gillis: female, featured, mezzo-soprano (12 - 17)
Tillie Boulter: female, featured, mezzo-soprano (10 - 17)
Mrs. MacPherson: female, featured, soprano (35 - 75)
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The Dog Days (are the Productive Days) of August
August is a quiet time around D.C. People head to the beach,
escape to the mountains, or try to get in a few vacation days
before kids and grandkids return to school. The LTA Board is
no different. August’s many distractions conspire against
holding a full meeting but afford the perfect opportunity for the
president to meet one-on-one with each of the governors. Why?
It is important to step back from the daily grind of running
one’s department and think about the “big picture” every now and again.
So, when governors met individually with the president this month, the focus was on the “big picture.” What are
the long range goals for your department? What barriers stand in your way? What resources will help you achieve
your goals? Of course, there is no escaping the everyday challenges of needing more time, more space, more
volunteers, and more resources. But articulating the “big picture” helps the president to better set the agenda for the
year, helps get governors with similar concerns to work together, and allows the board to achieve more. A few
common themes emerged from these meetings. While admitting that we are already doing a lot, several governors
expressed an eagerness to pursue better, more diverse programming. Several also voiced a renewed commitment to
building LTA’s place in our community. And the overwhelming theme from these one-on-one meetings was to use
existing resources in smarter ways. The board will pursue all of these ideas (and more) in the coming months. Stay
tuned.
I want to share some exciting news from particular governors. Our Governor for Seasonal Planning, Ashley
Amidon, is busy working with the Play Selection Committee to determine what LTA audiences will see on our
stage next year. Many thanks to all the members, subscribers, and members of the public who offered suggestions
for plays and musicals. De Nicholson-Lamb continues to streamline the duties of the Governor for Front of House,
holding training sessions for new volunteers and making communications with all volunteers more efficient. Mike
Baker, Governor for Education, has overseen the end of another successful summer camp, even as he prepares for
fall classes and another weekend of master classes with our partners at D.C. Connection. Governor for Building
David Hale is planning a spate of new projects, including a renovation of the business and box offices, the
installation of sprinklers, and some routine painting.
The Board of Governors will meet again as a group in September.
Russell Wyland, President
Your Board
of Governors
at Work
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Mrs. Sloane: female, featured, mezzo-soprano (35 - 75)
Mrs. Barry: female, featured, mezzo-soprano (35 - 55)
Gertie Pye: female, featured, alto (40 - 75)
Earl (farmer): male, featured, baritone (25 - 65)
Cecil (mailman): male, featured, baritone (25 - 65)
Minister: male, featured, baritone (35 - 70)
Moody Spurgeon MacPherson: male, featured, baritone (13 - 20)
Tommy Sloane: male, featured, baritone (14 - 24)
Charlie Sloane: male, featured, tenor (13 - 20)
Gerry Boute: male, featured, tenor (12 - 20)
Stationmaster: male, featured, baritone (35 - 70)
Ladies of Avonlea: female, featured, all voice parts (18 - 75)
The Children: female and male, featured (7 - 12)
If you would like to ask the director a question, you can email him at [email protected] or call him at 703-370-3785. Please note, he will be making a small film called “The Making of Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.” All adults and young actors will be featured. A copy of the film will be made available to all cast. Due to rights restrictions, no footage from the show will be included. There will be a film shoot in early November for the buggy sequence with Anne and Matthew.
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LTA Award Nominees 2016 - 2017 Winners will be announced at Awards Night on Sunday, October 8th, at 7:00 p.m.
Excellence in Sound Design
David Correia and David Hale for Steel Magnolias
Alan Wray for Anything Goes
Janice Rivera for The Fabulous Lipitones
Excellence in Props Design
Brendan Quinn for Steel Magnolias
Carol Strachan for A Party to Murder
Eileen Doherty for A Christmas Carol
Excellence in Costume Design
Juliana Confrancesco and Megan Murphy for A Christmas Carol
Jean Schlichting and Kit Sibley for Anything Goes
Ceci Albert and Lisa Brownsword for Red, White and Tuna
Excellence in Lighting Design
Jeffrey Scott Auerbach and Kimberly Crago for A Party to Murder
Jeffrey Scott Auerbach and Kimberly Crago for A Christmas Carol
Ken and Patti Crowley for Anything Goes
Excellence in Set Design
Dan Remmers for West Side Story
Matt Liptak for Steel Magnolias
John Downing for A Party to Murder
Excellence in Set Painting
Adrienne Kammer and Mona Wargo for A Party to Murder
Kathy Murphy for A Christmas Carol
Luana Bossolo and Mary Hutzler for The Fabulous Lipitones
Excellence in Set Construction
Dan Remmers for West Side Story
John Downing and Bill Glikbarg for A Party to Murder
Jim Hutzler and Jeff Nesmeyer for Anything Goes
Excellence in Set Decoration
Kirstin Apker and Matt Liptak for Steel Magnolias
Susan Driscoll Blount for A Party to Murder
Jocelyn Steiner for The Fabulous Lipitones
Excellence in Makeup Design
Larissa Norris for Steel Magnolias
Lori Bonnette for A Christmas Carol
Larissa Norris for Anything Goes
Excellence in Hair Design
Rebecca Harris for Steel Magnolias
Kadira Coley and Paul Morton for A Christmas Carol
Kit Sibley for Anything Goes
Best Bit Part
Mike Turner as Lt. Shrank in West Side Story
Derek Marsh as Action in West Side Story
Josh Gordon as Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol
Best Performance in a Minor Role
Fred C. Lash as Doc in West Side Story
James McDaniel as Rev. Merryweather/Elwood in A Party to Murder
James Pearson as Gentleman #1 in A Christmas Carol
Best Junior Performance
Ari Halvorsen as Baby John in West Side Story
Cassie Cope as Anybodys in West Side Story
Eva Gary as Belle in A Christmas Carol
Best Supporting Role in a Musical
Tahara Robinson as Anita in West Side Story
Jacqueline Salvador as Bonnie in Anything Goes
Tori Garcia as Hope Harcourt in Anything Goes
Best Supporting Role in a Play
Damian John Legacy as Ernie/Willy in A Party to Murder
Danielle Comer as Evelyn/McKenzie in A Party to Murder
Justin Latus as Richard in Key for Two
Best Performance in a Musical
Lexie McEntire as Maria in West Side Story
Mara Stewart as Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes
Ken Kemp as Moonface Martin in Anything Goes
Best Performance in a Play
Alana D. Sharp as Mary Lynn “M’Lynn” Eatenton in Steel Magnolias
Tony Gilbert as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol
Gurpreet Sarin as Baba “Bob” Mati Singh in The Fabulous Lipitones
Best Musical Director
Francine Krasowska for West Side Story
Francine Krasowska for Anything Goes
Abbie Desrosiers and James Myers for The Fabulous Lipitones
Best Choreography
Stefan Sittig for West Side Story
Grace Manley Machanic for A Christmas Carol
Stefan Sittig for Anything Goes
Best Director
Michael J. Baker, Jr., for A Christmas Carol
Stefan Sittig for Anything Goes
Eleanore Tapscott for Key for Two
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Governor’s Message
Artistic Support
I can’t really remember when I took my first steps into the costume closet at LTA, but it was a long time ago – back
when costumes were housed in the men’s dressing room, as a matter of fact! It would be years before I would take it
on as its sole costume chair, and by then it was in the LTA basement where it is today. Until recently, ‘costumes’
included everything: clothing, wardrobe, and sewing. Only if I had to did I visit the props closet, and only once did I
venture out to the off-site storage unit before becoming the governor overseeing those crazy spaces!
I do remember, however, always thinking, “How fortunate LTA is to have such a vast cache of items from which to
choose when mounting our shows” while simultaneously thinking, “I’m so glad I don’t have to deal with all of those
items!” That is why every month, just before each Board of Governors meeting, I send out an e-mail to the
volunteers that chair each area of Artistic Support (AS) and literally say, “Send me things I can crow to the board
about you!” I am always amazed at what those ten chairmen have done in 30 days!
One of the greatest things to happen to LTA in the last couple of years is the creation of our Millennial Committee.
I’m happy to say that as AS chairmen have left, millennials have stepped into those vacated spots. It’s so important
to have these younger members become part of our theatre and be willing to take on these roles and learn from ‘the
establishment.’ Plus, we’ve seen so many great ideas come from these younger heads, so I know LTA will have a
great future because of them.
During my tenure, AS chairmen have combined Wigs and Makeup as a single department, created a new Wardrobe
department to simplify the Costume department’s duties, organized costumes and props to such a degree that we now
only keep the ‘good stuff,’ and reorganized three garages to such a degree that you can actually walk down aisles to
view the inventory. We determined that two people are necessary to oversee each area of AS because of the number
of shows LTA does and because LTA has become such a champion for other community theaters who have little to
no inventory to produce their own shows. LTA’s inventory has become a huge lending resource, and all we ask is to
be acknowledged in their programs. I can’t remember the last time I opened a program and did not see “Thanks to
The Little Theatre of Alexandria” written somewhere. We are proud of this because it makes LTA part of a much
bigger community than we ever dreamed.
I can’t thank the following AS volunteer-colleagues enough for making our theatre, their departments, and me look
so good with what they do so cheerfully every day: Annie Vroom and Lloyd Thompson-Taylor, Costumes;
Bobbie Herbst and Nicole Zuchetto, Props; Charles Dragonette, Judy Kee, and Kirstin Apker, Off-Site Storage/
Set Dressing; Kit Sibley and Jean Schlichting, Wardrobe; and Susan Boyd and Ashley Amidon, Wigs and
Makeup. When you see them, please say “Thank you for all you do for LTA.” I bless them every day!
Beverley Benda
Governor for Artistic Support
Annual LTA Ladies Holiday Dinner and Gift Exchange Monday, December 11th, 6:00 p.m.
Tempo Restaurant (4231 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia)
The cost is $35.00, which includes appetizer, entrée, dessert, taxes, and tip (sodas, coffee, and alcoholic drinks are extra). A finalized menu will be sent out prior to the event. To reserve a spot, mail a check to LTA Ladies Night, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The check should be made out to Margaret Evans-Joyce.
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The executive committee met in August to discuss our upcoming council meeting
on September 17th. It’s hard to believe that it is time to set up a nominating
committee so that we can select officers at the February meeting. Jamie Blake
has been appointed as our nominating chair, and the two positions that are open
are our director and our financial officer.
The council plans to do one more “Buy a Brick” campaign for the Shakespeare
Garden. It will start in February and end in late April, probably on the Bard’s
birthday again. Many people have asked us to continue the program as they still
want to buy bricks. Robert Kraus, Governor for Technical Support, is assisting
the council to make the ordering of the bricks easier for you. We are hoping that
you will be able to order your bricks and pay by credit card at the same time.
Installation of the new bricks will probably occur in early June of next year.
Myke Taister, chair of the building committee, has designed a new Shakespeare
Garden brochure for the council. He has photographed some of our plants in
bloom, and he also mentions the history of our 19th-century fence and gate.
Robin Worthington and Tina Anderson are assisting him with the text. We
hope to have these brochures printed soon. David Hale, Governor for Building,
has put up a brochure box in the courtyard for the garden brochures and show cards.
Margaret Evans-Joyce and I are working on a special council event scheduled for June 2018 at the theatre.
The annual LTA Ladies Night, while not a council project, is headed by Margaret Evans-Joyce and myself.
Tina McCrea always refers to us as the “elves.” Anyhow, the date is Monday, December 11th, at Tempo
Restaurant. The event starts at 6:00 p.m., with dinner around 6:30 p.m. Please mail your check to the theatre or drop it off at the business office. The check should be made out to Margaret Evans-Joyce for $35.00, which
includes taxes and tip (but not beverages). We won’t know the menu until the middle of November, and at
that point we will let you know your options so that you can choose your appetizer, entrée, and dessert.
Carolyn Winters
LTA Council Director
The Arts Build Communities
Council
Corner
Did you know that in case of an emergency, LTA has three AEDs
(automated external defibrillators)?
They are located as follows:
1) in the lobby, near the Council (Green) Room
2) in the cast entrance hallway, near the backstage door
3) in the Alexandria Academy, on the first floor
In Case of Emergency
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The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Box Office: 703-683-0496
Business Office: 703-683-5778 x2
Fax: 703-683-1378
www.thelittletheatre.com
Mark Your Calendars
9/30 – 10/1 Auditions for A
Christmas Carol
10/8 LTA Awards Night
10/13 – 10/14, Auditions for Anne
10/21 – 10/22 of Green Gables
10/21 Vanya and Sonia and
Masha and Spike
opens
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors, under the direction of the President, is
responsible for managing the affairs and operations of The Little
Theatre of Alexandria.
The Governors for the 2017 – 2018 season are:
President.................................................................................Russell Wyland Governor for Artistic Support................................................Beverley Benda Governor for Box Office.........................................................Rae Edmonson Governor for Building...................................................................David Hale Governor for Development..........................................................Jim Howard Governor for Education...................................................Michael J. Baker, Jr. Governor for Front of House..........................................De Nicholson-Lamb Governor for Membership....................................................Maria Ciarrocchi Governor for Production..............................................Margaret Evans-Joyce Governor for Public Relations.................................................Rachel Alberts Governor for Seasonal Planning..............................................Ashley Amidon Governor for Technical Support.................................................Robert Kraus
Additional officers are:
President Pro-Tem....................................................................Rachel Alberts Treasurer........................................................................................David Hale Board Secretary.....................................................................Carolyn Winters Executive Secretary…………………………………………………..Vacant LTA Council Director……………………………………...Carolyn Winters
Volunteer Info
Did you know that it takes the time and talent of nearly 150 volunteers to stage each
production?
For more information on volunteering at LTA, please
contact:
Maria Ciarrocchi, Governor for Membership
Thank you for your service!